Learn to Speak French Fluently: 3 Quick Tips to Mastering French

To become a natural speaker of French, it requires time and study. However, there are few key methods to help shorten the learning curve. If you are  on track to become a true francophone (french-speaker), I can show you three (3) methods that have helped me slingshot my knowledge of the french language, from being a novice learner to a whiz linguist.

Using the below techniques, you will be able to finally achieve your goal of becoming an expert french-speaker:

1. Inundate yourself in French media: Be sure to keep some form of media around you at all times. This includes broadcast radio, web radio, podcasts, TV, trade magazines, and other french publications. If you’re fortunate, you may be able to find a french channel, DVD, or web broadcast with closed-captioning (subtitles in french). This way you can watch and listen concurrently. This is will make it much easier to absorb the french vernacular, quickly speeding up the french language learning curve.
2. Befriend a native francophone: You don’t have to learn French all on your own. Make every effort to meet with native french speakers. Go to social gatherings where you might meet native speakers. Look for local meet up groups or organizations. There may be a lot of french-friendly associations in your area. Also check out schools, religious groups, and institutions in your area that may have a french-speaking base. There are many organizations available to help foreign tourists adjust to life in a new country. As a tip, you can volunteer as a representative of your community as a translator. They can learn from you while you learn from them. You may consider joining groups that focus on speaking foreign languages. Rotary clubs, spiritual groups, or meet up groups may be a great way to find french-speaking language partners. Or you can consider starting your own group!
3. Unite the best of both worlds: Travel, visit, or relocate to a french-speaking foreign country. You can utilize both of the above methods by traveling to a foreign country to learn the language. While you are visiting, you can immerse yourself in books, magazines, radio, television, and absorb the media in your downtime. And all of it is created in the french language. Once you have gotten a good handle, you can then interact with local residents. You’ll even have something to talk about after having hints of topics and subject matter from what the local media has already produced and published. And then take what you’ve learned and have full conversations about the new information–with the french-speaking locals! This way you’re combining the best of both worlds–a truly an extraordinary learning experience! Remember there are several francophone regions to choose from: France, Quebec Canada, Haiti, Martinique, and Guadeloupe.

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**Bonus tips: If you aren’t able to travel to a french-speaking country, then I can share with you how you can learn french from the comfort of your own home.  You can get more ideas, tips, and tricks about how I conquered the French language on my Learn to Speak French Fluently blog.

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